by Siem Huijsman | Sep 6, 2023 | Analysis, music theory
Schumann string quartet no 1 – an analysis Table of contents Introduction Practical information Schumann string quartet no 1: analysis Slow introduction Exposition Main theme or First Tonal Area (FTA) Motives of the main theme Transition Form and motives of...
by Siem Huijsman | Apr 9, 2023 | Analysis, music theory
A not so brief introduction to the concept of Period As Schönberg stated in his book on musical composition[1]Arnold Schönberg, Gerald Strang, and Leonard Stein. Fundamentals of Musical Composition (London: Faber and Faber, 1967), 1 and 21., a piece of music is...
by Siem Huijsman | Oct 21, 2022 | Analysis, music theory
A brief introduction to the concept of Sentence As Schönberg stated in his book on musical composition, a piece of music is organized some way or the other to make it intelligible or comprehensible.[1]Arnold Schönberg, Gerald Strang, and Leonard Stein....
by Siem Huijsman | Aug 8, 2022 | Analysis
Schumann Piano Quartet in E-flat major Introduction Robert Schumann (1810-1856) was known for having periods or even years in which he composed a certain genre of music. The year 1842 has become known as the chamber music year in which Schumann composed three...
by Siem Huijsman | Aug 14, 2021 | review
Some remarks on two books and why you should read them Siem Huijsman History of Western Music Theory Conservatory of Amsterdam Professor: David Lodewyckx June 15, 2021 As part of the course The History of Western Music Theory at the conservatory of Amsterdam, academic...
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